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Philosophy Scholarships

Joseph Norio
Uemura Scholarship

The Joseph Norio Uemura Scholarship Fund
was established in 1998 in honor of Professor Emeritus Joseph Norio Uemura, who
was professor of philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts from 1966 - 1994. It
was made possible by a gift from Philip and Marilyn Krasowki, both of the class
of 1970. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide an annual scholarship
award to a student in the College of Liberal Arts, based on his or her
demonstrated "excellence in philosophy."

This shall mean that
the recipients: 1) have a sincere commitment to the liberal arts; and 2) have
seriously and deeply "examined" their lives (Plato, Apology, 38a) and
can show that "they care more for truth than health, wealth, honors, or
power" (Apology, 29e). Preference shall be given to students who major or
minor in philosophy, but need not exclude others who demonstrate a serious
commitment to the liberal arts.

The selection of the
recipient will be based on a 1 - 3 page letter or essay from applicants addressing
the above-mentioned criteria.